Norway Ties Student Loans to Wage Growth in 2027 Budget Proposal

The Norwegian government proposes adjusting student loans and scholarships in line with expected growth in the National Insurance basic amount (G), which tracks wage growth, starting academic year 2027-2028. This marks a policy shift from price-based to wage-based indexing, aiming to align student support with societal prosperity. The change is a domestic fiscal policy proposal, subject to parliamentary approval.